Makes no sense to make a statement like that. It's easier to say "We preferred Blake's size and mobility over the majority of that year's QB class and we had every intention of sitting him during his rookie year. Why would we invest in another QB when the roster was depleted in 2014 at virtually every major skill position on the team? Especially in the 2ND RD?".

Verdict is still out on Garoppolo too. He may or may not turn out to be a legitimate franchise QB for the 49ERS. The fact that he sat as long as he did as a Patriot helps him though. And Kyle does know how to engineer an offense (except when they have a lead, he totally [BLEEP] that up on the biggest stages).

But all in all. Caldwell appears to have made the right decision that year at QB. Manziel is done with the NFL. Bridgewater couldn't stay healthy and has already moved on from the Vikings. Derek Carr didn't live up to expectations last year. And ultimately his future may not be with the Raiders given Jon Gruden's history of impatience in Tampa Bay with the QB position.

As long as Blake handles his business like he did last year he'll continue to prove this team right in it's evaluation and trust they have in him.

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